The Mavericks are gearing up for a showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Dec 27. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:30 ET and will be broadcast on BSSW. Dallas comes into this matchup as 3.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 230.5.
Will the Mavericks manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Mavericks vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions.
Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -3.5
- Total 230.5
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 27
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center — Dallas TX
- TV: BSSW
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 6-2-2 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- The last three games that Cleveland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-1-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 109 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have gone 8-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.
Can Cleveland Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Coming into today’s games, the Cavaliers are 17-13 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Eastern Conference, they are 7th and are 2nd in the Central division.
The Cavaliers’ offense wrapped up their last game with 109 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 112 points per contest. The top scorer for the Cavaliers was Max Strus with 26 points, while Jarrett Allen also chipped in with 19 points.
Currently, the Cavaliers’ defense holds the 8 rank in the NBA, allowing 111.9 points per game.
Most recently, the Cavaliers’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 95 points to the Bulls.
Will the Mavericks Defense Show Up at Home?
Over their last five games, the Mavericks have a record of 2-3 and have an overall record of 18-12. When playing on the road, the Mavericks are 10-6 compared to 8-6 at home this season.
In their latest game, the Mavericks offense put up 128 points against the Suns. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.6% and made 16 threes. Luka Doncic was the leading scorer for the Mavericks, putting up 50 points. In addition, Derrick Jones Jr. contributed 23 points.
The Mavericks’ defense is presently ranked 21 in the league, allowing an average of 117.8 points per contest.
For the season, Dallas is ranked 26th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 21.5 free-throws per game vs. the Mavericks and have an overall field goal percentage of 48.6%.
Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Luka Doncic and his points prop of 36.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with a stat line of 29 points, 8 and 10 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 36.5.
- The Prop: Luka Doncic Under 36.5 Points (-120)
Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Mavericks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 119-110. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -3.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 230.5, and our model projects the Cavaliers and Mavericks to reach a combined total of 229 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Mavericks -3.5 | Fanduel Sportsbook